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WebCAM
User Manual
Version 4.0
For models:
iCV-01a / iCV-03a / iCV-08
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CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction ________________________________________ 1 Section 1. Features___________________________________________ 1 Section 2. WebCAM as a Remote Surveillance System ______________ 1 Section 3. Package Contents ___________________________________ 2 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ________________________________ 4 Chapter 3: Web Interface _______________________________________ 5 Section 1. Introduction ________________________________________ 5 Section 2. Using
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2.3.2 Advanced (for password and HTTP configuration) ____________ 56 2.5 About__________________________________________________ 58 2.6 Refresh ________________________________________________ 58 Chapter 6: MultiMonitor _______________________________________ 60 Section 1. Installing MultiMonitor _______________________________ 60 Section 2. Using MultiMonitor __________________________________ 60 2.1 Device_________________________________________________ 63 2.2 View ___________________
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Section 1. Features WebCAM is a compact stand-alone web-server capable of remote video surveillance. It can be accessed from anywhere in the world via a standard browser by entering the IP Address, account and password. Each system can support two types of USB PC cameras. This can be regular USB camera, or one that has infra-red built-in or even with Pan-Tilt. The server function allows WebCAM to stream video images directly to the Int
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Chapter 1: Introduction Fig.1 WebCAM Network Diagram Section 3. Package Contents WebCAM package contain the following items; 1. WebCAM server. 2. USB Camera. 3. Quick Installation Guide. 4. Utility CD containing; a. Utility: to configure IP address, update the firmware, etc. b. MultiMonitor: to monitor multiple WebCAM cameras. c. Time Server: Time adjustment utility. d. Adobe Acrobat 5.0 Reader. e. WebCAM User Manual, and f. Camera Windows Driver. 5. Slim Ethernet cable. 6. Powe
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Chapter 1: Introduction Fig.2 WebCAM Front and Back view LED Status Indicators on WebCAM Light color Signal definition Condition description Green Power state On: Normal power Red Error Condition Flashing: Error condition occurred On: When there is user logon and Orange Logon state receive the image. Flashing: When data is being Yellow USB data activity transmitted / received. Fig.3 WebCAM Status LED Indicator Light indicators on WebCAM LAN Port LED Light color Condition descri
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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Chapter 2: Hardware Installation The following details the hardware installation procedure for WebCAM IP camera. Step 1: Connect the PC camera into the USB port of WebCAM. Step 2: Connect the WebCAM to LAN by using the Ethernet UTP port. Step 3: Connect DC power adapter output into WebCAM socket, and plug the DC power input into the wall socket Step 4: Wait a moment and the LCD will display the IP Address, Subnet and Gateway. Use a Browser to
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Chapter 3: Web Interface Chapter 3: Web Interface Section 1. Introduction WebCAM is designed to work without having to install any software. All the necessary functions are built-into the unit. 1. Once you have finished the hardware setup shown in Chapter 2, note down the IP address shown on the LCD 2. On a PC (located in the same LAN), open a Web Brower (eg.: Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla Firefox or Opera) 3. Enter the IP Address as shown on the WebCAM LCD display and pr
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Chapter 3: Web Interface Section 2. Using the Web Interface The WebCAM webpage main menu is divided into two sections. The selection menu on the left and display menu on the right. The selection menu consists of the following options: 2.1 View Video 2.2 Information 2.3 Basic Settings 2.4 Advanced Settings Fig.8 WebCAM Main Menu When using WebCAM for the first time, check the following settings; a. Basic Settings Camera Settings Anti Flicker Check that this is set to the c
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Chapter 3: Web Interface 2.1 To View Video To view video from the connected camera, click on either ActiveX or Sun Java. Choose either Camera A or B to view the video. By default the first USB camera connected to WebCAM will be Camera A Note: ActiveX can only function in Windows platform and a plug-in has to be installed on the client's computer. If this cannot be installed you will have to use Sun Java to view the video feed. Users who are not using Windows based Operating Sy
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Chapter 3: Web Interface Once installed, the video will stream. Show current date & time Note: Make sure to adjust the USB camera lens for best picture quality. Click the record button to start video recording. The default directory is; C:\Windows\Temp\ The video will be saved in the following format; CMV20060710123058.avi [CMV] [yyyy] [mm] [dd] [ttmmss].avi To change the saved location and filename. Click and the Save As window will pop up. Choose an alternate location
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Chapter 3: Web Interface To change Video Codec, click Click Save to confirm changes. Note: The availability of Codec depends on weather the individual user has it installed on the PC or not. Download and install Windows Media Player 10 to enable MPEG4 codec. Digital Zoom In, Digital Zoom Out Rotate Left, Rotate Right Flip the image vertically. HotSpot icon. Each item corresponds to HotSpot location set in Basic Setting Patrol Settings Hotspot Setting. Click to jump to the
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Chapter 3: Web Interface Using Sun Java Controls: Once you click on Sun Java the following pop-up window will appear. Show current time & date Show zoom level (in %) Shows the number of viewers for this camera.. Show location as set in Advanced System SNMP settings Click this to Marquee an area and zoom into that area. Click this to reduce the image resolution. Click this to increase the image’s resolution. Click to digitally zoom in or out. Click to rotate the image.
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Chapter 3: Web Interface This indicates the full pan-tilt range of the USB Camera. This is the area and position the camera is currently showing. WebCAM - user manual -11-
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Chapter 3: Web Interface 2.2 Information The Information tab contains the following subsections; 2.2.1 System Status, 2.2.2 Current Connections, and 2.2.3 Event Log. 2.2.1 System Status This webpage displays all the information relating to WebCAM. This page is viewable by viewers of all permission levels. i. System Information This section shows general hardware information such as the Hardware and Firmware Version, the serial number, current / local System Time, the system
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Chapter 3: Web Interface 2.2.2 Current Connections Fig.10 WebCAM Current Connections The Current Connections page shows all the users currently viewing either Camera A or Camera B (First icon denotes Camera A). It also lists the login time and total bytes received. Note: Administrator privilege is required to view and use Block IP. Otherwise, the IP and Account details will be hidden and Block IP function disabled. Fig.11 WebCAM Current Connections: Operator Permission Clic
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Chapter 3: Web Interface Fig.12 WebCAM Event Log: Administrator privilege. Fig.13 WebCAM Event Log: Operator privilege. WebCAM - user manual -14-
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Chapter 3: Web Interface 2.3 Basic Settings The following option allows the user to customize their unit. 2.3.1 Camera Settings 2.3.2 Patrol Settings 2.3.3 Network 2.3.4 Account Settings 2.3.1 Camera Settings Use this section to set up the USB camera. i. Setting up Camera A (or Camera B) Fig.14 Individual Camera Configuration Image Size User can select the following image size; a. QQVGA (160*120), b. QCIF (176*144), c. QVGA (320*240), d. CIF (352*288), e. VGA (640*480)
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Chapter 3: Web Interface Choose Yes and WebCAM will increase the lighting of the image. This is useful when monitoring indoors. Choose No if you do not want WebCAM to compensate for bright indoor lighting and view the images as is. Color Choose Yes for color and No for black and white display. Black and White display results in slightly faster FPS (Frames Per Second) video. Camera Position Use this option to right the image when WebCAM is installed on the ceiling or wall. Select
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Chapter 3: Web Interface This section allows the user to define hotspots, required patrol boundary, and see where the current camera position. Click to select which User defined Maximum boundary (x,y) camera to control. hot spot bubble. of the Pan Tilt camera Current Show ful camera Pan Tilt position range. and view area. User defined Pan Tilt boundary Fig.15 WebCAM Patrol Setting / Controls HotSpot Settings This part shows the hotspot coordinates and the Administrato
